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Grand Erie District School Board takes pride in showcasing the many different events, programs, and newsworthy initiatives taking place within our school communities and our Board office. Feature stories are composed and produced within the Communications Department. Content for Schools in the News features are produced by individual schools to shine the spotlight on the stories, accomplishments, and initiatives that make each unique.

2022 Feature Stories
Public Health Advisory: Confirmed Case of Invasive Meningococcal Disease Within PDHS Community
The Brant County Health Unit (BCHU) has received lab confirmation of a case of invasive meningococcal disease within a member of the Paris District High School community.
Revised Budget Estimates Highlight Increase in Student Enrolment in Grand Erie
Revised budget estimates for the 2022-23 school year are being submitted to the Ministry of Education following Monday's board meeting, and include revisions and new investments based on higher-than-expected enrolment numbers generating significant revenue.
Grand Erie Appoints Julie White as Superintendent of Education
Grand Erie is pleased to announce that Julie White, M.ED., OCT, has been appointed Superintendent of Education for the district.
Student-Driven Project Offers a Fresh Perspective on Mental Health 
When assigned a topic with creative freedom to explore, you run with it. That’s exactly what happened at the Stress and Wellness Fair on November 30, hosted by the Grade 8s at Russell Reid Public School. 
West Lynn Public School Reads its Way to the Fair 
West Lynn Public School is in for a treat after landing first place in the Read Your Way to the Fair competition, hosted annually by the Norfolk County Fair and Horse Show. 
3D Printing Project Allows Students at Princess Elizabeth Public School to Learn, Lead and Inspire in New Ways
It will be harder to lose your keys with the addition of a vibrant Learn Lead Inspire keychain, and thanks to a project spearheaded by Grade 8 students in educator Justin Alonzi’s class at Princess Elizabeth Public School, this frequently reached-for item is getting an inspired upgrade.
Grand Erie Nations and New Start Programs to Move to Six Nations Polytechnic
Grand Erie has received Ministry of Education approval through the Capital and Business Support Division to proceed with a lease to operate Grand Erie’s Nations and New Start programs at Six Nations Polytechnic Centre for Excellence (SNP).
Q&A: Welcoming Sara Darling, Chair of the Grand Erie Parent Involvement Committee (GEPIC)
Grand Erie is excited to welcome Sara Darling as the Chair of the Grand Erie Parent Involvement Committee (GEPIC)! 
Susan Gibson Acclaimed Chair of the Grand Erie District School Board
The Grand Erie Board of Trustees acclaimed Susan Gibson as the 2023 Chair of the Grand Erie District School Board during the annual Board Nomination and Organization meeting held on Monday, November 21.
Grand Erie Issues Winter Weather Reminders as Temperatures Plunge
With winter temperatures here, Grand Erie is reminding families of how the board makes decisions around inclement weather conditions, and where they can find information in the event of weather-related cancellations. 

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